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US3167171A
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Checkweigher reject mechanism
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1963-09-03
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Granted: 1965-01-26
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Expires: 1983-09-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert D Harmon
- 👤 Claude E Monsees
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/005; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A REJECT MECHANISM COMPRISING: A CONVEYOR MOVABLE ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH; A PLURALITY OF ARTICLE CARRIERS SUPPORTED BY SAID CONVEYOR FOR INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT THEREON TRANVERSELY OF SAID PATH; EACH CARRIER HAVING A FERRO-MAGNETIC PORTION; A PERMANENT MAGNET DEVICE FIXED ADJACENT SAID CONVEYOR AND HAVING AT LEAST ONE ELONGATED POLE FACE ARRANGED TO EXTEND FROM A CENTRAL REGION OF SAID CONVEYOR IN OUTWARDLY DIVERGING RELATION IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID CONVEYORF SAID POLE FACE BEING ARRANGED TO BE ENGAGEABLE BY SAID FERRO-MAGNETIC PORTIONS OF SAID ARTRICLE CARRIERS; AND SELECTIVELY OPERABLE MEANS FOR DEFLECTING SELECTED ONES OF SAID CARRIERS LATERALLY ON SAID CONVEYOR TO ENGAGE THEIR FERRO-MAGNETIC PORTIONS WITH SAID POLE FACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A REJECT MECHANISM COMPRISING: A CONVEYOR MOVABLE ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH; A PLURALITY OF ARTICLE CARRIERS SUPPORTED BY SAID CONVEYOR FOR INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT THEREON TRANVERSELY OF SAID PATH; EACH CARRIER HAVING A FERRO-MAGNETIC PORTION; A PERMANENT MAGNET DEVICE FIXED ADJACENT SAID CONVEYOR AND HAVING AT LEAST ONE ELONGATED POLE FACE ARRANGED TO EXTEND FROM A CENTRAL REGION OF SAID CONVEYOR IN OUTWARDLY DIVERGING RELATION IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID CONVEYORF SAID POLE FACE BEING ARRANGED TO BE ENGAGEABLE BY SAID FERRO-MAGNETIC PORTIONS OF SAID ARTRICLE CARRIERS; AND SELECTIVELY OPERABLE MEANS FOR DEFLECTING SELECTED ONES OF SAID CARRIERS LATERALLY ON SAID CONVEYOR TO ENGAGE THEIR FERRO-MAGNETIC PORTIONS WITH SAID POLE FACE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-01-26 | 1968-07-27 | 1969-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-26 | 1972-07-27 | 1973-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-26 | 1976-07-27 | 1977-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |